Does Tax folks have opportunities outside? If they were to switch into other professions? What's the ideal time to switch career, if you are fresher?

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I think 2.5-4 years in is best time to get out of tax. Much longer and you made a comittment.

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I’m in industry and I’ve seen people that have come from big 4 work in tax in Industry and then transition into great roles within the company. Director of risk management, VP treasury, business unit finance manager, VP strategy and integration etc.

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